Preview: Kings at Jazz
Back to the road.
STARTING LINEUPS & INJURIES
The Kings will roll with Tyreke Evans, Luther Head, Donte Greene, Carl Landry and Samuel Dalembert. Everyone else is healthy off the bench. It's worth noting that Antoine Wright was inactive Sunday, with Pooh Jeter dressed.
Utah's starting five is currently Deron Williams, Raja Bell, Andrei Kirilenko, Paul Millsap and Al Jefferson. Everyone but Mehmet Okur is available.
SCOUTING REPORT
Utah starts Al Jefferson at center with a true power forward at power forward in Millsap. Someone break the news to Kurt Rambis and David Kahn that Jefferson and Love weren't the problem last year! (I'm sorry. My ability to make fun of the Wolves is disappearing. I have to get in digs where I can.)
Certainly, Millsap/Jefferson doesn't make for the most imposing defensive frontline. Yet Utah is just middle-of-the-pack in opponent shooting percentage at the rim. While in theory attacking the rim could yield success, it hasn't panned out for the Jazz's opponents to date. Post offense has had some success, though; Utah gives up the ninth highest field goal percentage from 5-10 feet.
On offense, as always, this is the D-Will show. The point guard runs high pick-and-roll after high pick-and-roll, often with Millsap, and just picks defenses apart. Luther Head, an ace against Devin Harris and Chris Paul, has a heckuva challenge tonight at Williams is stronger and more likely to initiate contact than the others. A key will be forcing Williams to pass earlier than he wants, to spots where the shots aren't wide open, or to make Williams pull up off the dribble.
Elsewhere, the Kings' bigs will likely have trouble squelching both Millsap and Jefferson (and don't forget Kirilenko, who is as long as Greene). The hope would be that Landry can have an easier night and either make Millsap work, or make Jerry Sloan make tough decisions on double-teams.
Raja is smart and physical. Evans has to work through that, and I suspect Paul Westphal will also want him to take more responsibility on offense, given Head's creation struggles there.
MATCHUP OF THE GAME
Landry vs. Millsap. Two stone-cold killers showing each other scalps. This battle could be great to watch, provided each is on their game.
PLAYER TO WATCH
This is another situation where DeMarcus Cousins has a real opportunity to make a positive difference. It didn't happen against the Hornets, but the opportunities are there. Carpe diem!
COMMEMORATIVE HAIKU
The defense, it hums!
But the offense has just stunk.
Petrie: time trav'ler?
DETAILS
6 PM start for the Kings and Jazz on Comcast SportsNet and KHTK 1140 AM. Game threads at 6 and 7:30. Someone on my street has a rooster, and I'm having chicken for dinner, suckers. Go Kings.
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Ziller's going choke his chicken.
Go kings! I predict tyreke will breakout for thirty!
by BearKing on Nov 22, 2010 1:29 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Another great game.
Second back to back of the season. I want to see how DMC does against Big Al. Also, Tyreke against D-Will. As much as i like the Kings, can anyone explain to me why the hell are they on nation t.v. on turkey day? They are only one of 4 teams to be playing on that day and none of the teams, other that the hawks, have any real playoffs sighting.
Because there's tons of other things people could be watching at that time slot
Like the NFL… or the Beyonce special… or the Taylor Swift special… Or a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving..
That’s my guess anyway.
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GO KINGS!
I’ll be at the game tonight! One of two I get to go to because I go to school out here! If you see someone in purple in the nosebleeds itll be me reppin the kings, power to the purps!
If I was in a room with Bin Laden, Hitler, and Robert Horry and I had a gun with two bullets...I'd shoot Robert Horry twice
by amiles2233 on Nov 22, 2010 2:24 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
Don't the Jazz also have purple gear?
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 22, 2010 3:49 PM PST up reply actions
If it's outdated, the new jerseys are more blue
If I was in a room with Bin Laden, Hitler, and Robert Horry and I had a gun with two bullets...I'd shoot Robert Horry twice
by amiles2233 on Nov 22, 2010 5:37 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Go Kings!
Even if Donte can be the permanent starting sf, I know the kings will still need a pg. I think since the Kings have scored in the draft two years in a row with their picks, maybe this year they could trade their first round pick.
I bet the Kings first round pick is considered to be pretty valuable around the league, since they have a history of being in the lottery.
If I was GM, I would attempt to do another deal with philadelpia. I would give Phil., the Kings first round, anybody on the Kings roster besides Tyreke and Cousins, and even my 2nd round pick if I had too. In return, the Kings would receive Jrue Holiday.
I think Jrue Holiday is a lot like Tyreke, he is strong, quick, long arms, big hands, great defender, and is actually a good shooter and scorer. He is also a true pg, the perfect pg to play next to tyreke. I think they could really play off each other, especially on D, and would
make for an exciting, strong backcourt that could definately play the defense required to contend in the near future.
I would atleast contact Philadelphia and see, you never know. The Boston Celtics got Garnett and Allen, the lakers went after Kobe, so it’s not like it would be impossible. If there is a will, there is a way.
I am personally really high on the potential and future of Whiteside, Philly may not be, but I would give up to; 1st rd, 2nd rd, Beno, and Whiteside to have Jrue Holliday and say J. Kapono sent to Sac. Just like anything else, I would try to make it as cheap as possible for the Kings. However, in my opinion, the idea of have having Jrue at PG, Tyreke at SG, and Cousins at PF/C (all around the same age) to play along side each other for years to come, would make it worth giving up all of next years picks.
I don’t really know what phillys thinking is, but that is why you would give them a call and see. : )
by MarcusC on Nov 22, 2010 2:55 PM PST via mobile reply actions 2 recs
Woah
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
by otis29 on Nov 22, 2010 2:56 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
That was pretty good stuff MarcusC
I appreciate the effort you put into that post. :)
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Jrue Holliday
I wouldn’t mind hearing what you guys think. Does Jrue have a Philly franchise tag yet?
by MarcusC on Nov 22, 2010 3:12 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
And we are back to reality
A franchise tag?
Anywhooo…not sure why Jrue Holiday would be available. Gotta imagine the Sixers are pretty excited with how he’s playing at the age of 20.
People ask me what I do in winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring. ~ Rogers Hornsby
Well if we gave everything Marcus said,
I’m sure they would take it, move Lou Williams back to starting PG, and have him and Turner share the distributing responsibilities.
I love Jrue Holiday. Love, love, love him.
"We're not talking about me and Darko in the same sentence." - Chris Webber vs KAHN!
by caseycheesecake on Nov 22, 2010 3:27 PM PST up reply actions
Jrue Holiday
I have been thinking a lot lately about who the kings could target for their pg of the future.
Today, I figured out that Jrue would be the guy I would target. I did the what if I was in charge and had it my way scenario. Ofcourse Rondo, or Paul would be nice, but Jrue is more likely attainable and would make for better team chemistry in my opinion.
by MarcusC on Nov 22, 2010 3:46 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
Franchise Tag
Meant; Do the 76ers feel the same way about Jrue as the Kings feel about Tyreke?
by MarcusC on Nov 22, 2010 3:35 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
The "tough love" on Marcus is finally paying off.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 22, 2010 6:08 PM PST up reply actions
If we get a top 5 pick this year
It would be hard to pass up on Kyrie Irving. He looks like he is in a Chris Paul mode, and it’s rumored he will be a 1 and done at Duke. If you haven’t seen this guy check him out on youtube. He looks like he will be the best PG in the draft this year.
I'd like a Brandon Knight, personally.
by VenomySnicket on Nov 22, 2010 5:03 PM PST up reply actions
Irving is definitely on my watch list right now.
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Holiday is a perfect match with Evans
only problem is I think Philly considers him close to untouchable.
I’d go as far as taking on Brand’s deal for Landry if that’s what it took, though.
Final score
Jazz 106 Kings 94. KINGS SUCK. I’ll watch it for a half or so by then I’ll be so frustrated by their terrible offense, I’ll tell the Tv to go f*** itself. I’ll leave only to find myself coming back turning on the game for a few minutes (hoping the game is close), also hoping the great Luther Head is not running our offense in the final 3 minutes while Beno is on the bench.
Fine, you're not allowed to be happy if the Kings actually do play well.
Either way, enjoy your shitty night.
"If you're going to lead the orchestra, you have to turn your back on the audience." -Geoff Petrie
by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 22, 2010 3:54 PM PST up reply actions 3 recs
Jarett Jack for the Kings
Kings could have used Jarett Jack if the trade hadn’t gone threw. Kings need a pg like Jack. A combo guard who can guard either guard positions.
I like Head starting and getting lots of minutes over Beno
Beno can’t guard Casper if he was in front of him. Waaaaaaait no one can guard Casper. I meant to he can’t guard anyone and he doesn’t deserve the starting minutes. I am surprised how good Greene has been playing though. He definitely deserved the starting role and 30+ minutes a game.
we need more talent, plain and siple not a bunch of buts.
Tyreke is good BUT he cant shoot.
Daly’s a good defender BUT he has no offense.
Landy can score, But he’s undersized.
Thompson and Cuz are good BUT, the foul too much.
Beno is a good player and the offense runs good with him in the Game BUT, he can’t play defense.
You get what I’m saying?
Give me a list of players in the nba that don't have a "but"
and I will give you a list of players in the nba that are unavailable.
"The Kings have nothing to lose but their games."
by SactoRyan on Nov 22, 2010 4:39 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Nothing to do with anything
But I just got the shortest survey I ever got from the Kings.
2 questions , what do you think about Sunday 3pm start times, rate hate to love.
2) What would you do to make it better?
I think the spares crowds and lack of walk up has made them realize the power of the NFL.
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
Sparse/spares? Who really cares?
There are some guys smarter than me, some guys better looking, I take comfort in the fact that there is no guy that is both.
You said there were only 2 questions.
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by AnotherStupidSN on Nov 22, 2010 6:10 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
can
Greene play the 2? Or is that just a pipe dream??
Position is mainly defense
Can he guard some twos? Maybe. But there are others that just would be too quick for him.
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Didn't we put him on Kobe when we played the Lakers
I remember him getting a steal or two
I know i don't know it all... its just what my parents call me
by Mr. Know it all on Nov 22, 2010 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
But now since his weight gain
Probably not
I know i don't know it all... its just what my parents call me
by Mr. Know it all on Nov 22, 2010 6:11 PM PST up reply actions
According to Jerry, Donte's within 1 lb of last years weight at this time of year.
And, I believe he played some defense against one ot their guards in tonights game.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
Time for me to let out my inner Ed
5 games ago, no one on this site would have dared to suggest that the Kings could hold any 3 teams below the scoring average. Let along have two of them be the Hornets & Jazz. And in spite of Section’s association with the SSSI, what we have witnessed in these last 3 games is no fluke.
So, I’m going to enjoy the outstanding defense for as long as it lasts. And, I’m going to believe that a similar change will be made on the Offensive side of the court. We’ve already seen samples of Reke’s inside passes setting up the bigs and his short and mid range jumpers. We’ve seen Cousins outside shot, and what he can do when he gets the ball in deep. So, I for one am expecting considerable improvement in the offense before the end of the Holidays.
And, if it doesn’t happen, my inner Ed will be replaced by my inner Scrooge.
"If you don't have anything good to say, LIE" - Mom
The greatest impact player in NBA History - Tim Donaghy
I'm with you there
I guess you could look at a month from now at the Milwaukee Bucks game on Dec. 23rd to judge whether we’ve made good progress. I know that’s where I’ll be looking before I can judge this team.
"You can have the knowledge that a tomato is a fruit, but it takes wisdom not to put it in a fruit salad." Jerry Reynolds

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